Abbot Academy Fund

The Abbot Academy Fund is a philanthropic entity that originated as a direct legacy of the Abbot Academy, which was the first incorporated school in New England established specifically for the education of young women in 1829. Following the 1973 merger between Abbot Academy and Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, the fund was established to preserve the spirit and legacy of the original institution.

Today, the fund operates within the ecosystem of Phillips Academy, providing grants to faculty, staff, and students to support innovative educational projects and programs. Its manufacturing or operational origin is strictly tied to the United States, specifically the academic and administrative environment of the Andover campus. The fund serves as a bridge between the historic identity of Abbot Academy and the modern mission of one of America's oldest and most prestigious boarding schools.